Role: Technical Manager / Quality ManagerSalary: 60,000 to 90,000 per annum plus Bonus, Car Allowance (or Company Car), Private & Family Medical, Life Assurance, 25 Days Holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays, Pension, and additional BenefitsHours: 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday with flexible start and finish timesLocation: UK wide travel required with a preference for Midlands based candidates
Company
We are recruiting for a reputable multi-site manufacturer who are looking to appoint a Technical Manager as part of their succession planning. The business is dedicated to supporting and creating a more sustainable future through a range of high-quality products, systems, and solutions. We are seeking a strong leader with proven people management and compliance experience to take on a pivotal role, helping to shape product quality, sustainability, and long-term reliability across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys responsibility, challenge and the ability to influence strategy and direction within a national technical function.
The Role
You will oversee the Technical Department across UK operations, managing multiple sites, laboratories, and a team of up to 15 technical staff. The role covers the full lifecycle of materials strategy, from sourcing and approving raw materials through to laboratory oversight and ensuring product compliance across all sites.
This is a regional position covering the UK and Ireland. Regular travel and overnight stays will be required.
Key responsibilities include:
Maintaining safety, quality, and sustainability standards across all sitesDriving research, development, and innovation initiativesSupporting strategic decision-making across operationsProviding senior leadership and representing the business externallyActing as the primary quality liaison with customers, suppliers, and external bodiesManaging complaints, non-conformances and supplier issues through to root cause and resolutionImplementing and driving continuous improvement across the business
Requirements
Proven experience as a Technical Manager or Quality Manager at department levelBackground within ceramics, aggregates, quarrying or similar materials environmentsStrong experience in materials management, product development and complianceLaboratory experienceHands-on leadership approachStrong root cause analysis and continuous improvement experienceIdeally qualified in Ceramic Engineering or a related discipline
Application
If this role is of interest, please apply with your most up to date CV or contact Wesley at TechNichols Resourcing for a confidential discussion.
We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.